Overview

Position Title:Business Tax Auditor

Company:City Of Charlottesville

Location:Charlottesville, VA

Job Description:

The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Business Tax Auditor who are highly motivated and who strives for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides customer service to business owners regarding business taxes and business license programs, in person, by telephone and by written correspondence.
  • Receives and processes business license documents and applications, and business personal property returns in addition to other related tax documents.
  • Examines and investigates tax returns and applications to ensure compliance with city ordinances and state laws; requires ability to interpret & apply local, state, and case rulings and opinions which includes responding to appeals of assessment.
  • Interviews the public and obtains, researches, and verifies necessary information in order to make business personal property tax assessments.
  • Plans and conducts desk and field audits of city businesses to determine appropriate tax base for assessment purposes.
  • Conducts routine investigations of businesses to determine taxability and/or appropriate classification.
  • Processes business licenses and personal property tax applications.
  • Resolves problems or questions from customers relating to business personal property.
  • Enters and retrieves data with accuracy from a variety of databases and systems.
  • Assists with bulk mailings of information to citizens.
  • Assists with general office and administrative duties.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
  • Minimum of three years of related administrative support/customer service work experience.
  • Preference for at least one year experience in a technically oriented environment and prior experience in a governmental agency.